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Jonathan Hoefler shares his thoughts on generative AI's potential impact on type design, likening it to the introduction of tools like the Bézier curve. via kottke.org

Alhazen, considered the first true scientist, championed objective truth and the scientific method centuries before the Renaissance. via The Marginalian

Gwern Branwen used GPT-4 to find the first unused acronym, CQK, after analyzing Wikipedia for three-letter acronyms (TLAs). The analysis also revealed that approximately 15% of TLAs and 85% of four-letter acronyms are unused.

via Gwern.net

Google DeepMind researchers created a system of multiple AI agents that work together, like artificial brainstorming, to solve unconventional chess puzzles. via Quanta Magazine.

Gadget catalogs from the past, including fun names like “Our Space-age Product Catalog” & “Products That Think”. via kottke.org

Tyler Cowen shares an interesting tool designed to teach users anything by recursively testing understanding. via marginalrevolution.